Bushtracks Expeditions

South America Expedition

Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Peru - 2009 Flagship Expedition

Departure Dates:

Jun 15, 2009 - Jul 01, 2009

Trip Prices

Capacity: This expedition is limited to 30 guests

Dates: June 15 - July 1, 2009

Price per person: $29,880 double occupancy, $4,250 single supplement

Cost Includes: All private air in South America; all accommodations, tours, and transfers as indicated in the itinerary; all meals(as indicated by B,L,D in itinerary); drinking water (bottled water not always available), coffee and tea throughout the journey; local brand alcoholic beverages at group meals and functions, and where permitted by local law; all laundry, where available, at two night stays or more; all entrance fees; a faculty leader and lecture series; services of a Bushtracks expedition leader; professional naturalists in each lodge, and local tour guides; all gratuities; airport departure taxes in South America; porterage of one soft-sided checked bag weighing no more than 26 lbs.; International Travel Insurance Medical Plan including medical evacuation insurance; trip bag and amenity kit.

Cost Does Not Include: International airfare; personal expenses such as mini bar and room service charges; souvenirs and telephone/fax charges; excess baggage fees; travel and personal insurance, passport, visa and inoculation fees; extra tours, meals and activities not indicated in the itinerary.

Physical Requirements: You must be in good health and prepared for travel in places without medical facilities, be mobile, and able to climb into and out of private aircraft and safari vehicles. You should be capable of walking moderate distances at an easy pace and over rough terrain, and be able to withstand hard riding four-wheel-drive vehicles on dirt roads or rough, bumpy ground. Cusco is set at a high elevation (approximately 10,900 feet) and altitude sickness may occur with some individuals. In general, you will most enjoy the opportunities these expeditions have to offer if you are willing to dispense with a few Western amenities and travel with flexibility and a spirit of adventure.

International Airfare: Bushtracks would be happy to assist you in making your air arrangements. Itineraries and prices will be supplied upon request.

Deposit and Final Payment: A 20% deposit per person, is due upon confirming your reservation. Final payment is due 14 weeks before departure, upon receipt of invoice, and is payable by check or credit card.

Dates, schedules, program details and costs, given in good faith, and based on information available and in force in April 2008, are subject to change.

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